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Europe
Impossibly tidy alpine perfection — glacier trains, turquoise lakes, and the Matterhorn standing over villages that look drawn from memory.
Best time
June – September, December – March
Daily budget
₹15,000 – ₹35,000/day
Visa
Visa required
Safety
5 / 5
Practical information
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Time zone
CET (UTC+1)
Emergency
112, 144 ambulance, 1414 air rescue
Internet
Excellent everywhere, even on mountains.
SIM cards
Swisscom/Salt prepaid; EU eSIMs often exclude Switzerland — check.
Getting around
The world's best rail network; a Swiss Travel Pass covers trains, boats and many cable cars.
Visa details
Schengen visa required for Indian passport holders.
Know before you go
Popular foods
- Fondue
- Raclette
- Rösti
- Swiss chocolate
Famous festivals
- Fasnacht
- Montreux Jazz
- Alpabzug cattle descent
Etiquette
- Be punctual — always
- Keep noise down on Sundays
- Greet shopkeepers on entering
Packing suggestions
- Warm layers year-round
- Hiking shoes
- Sunglasses for snow glare
- Type J adapter
Travel tips
- It's expensive — supermarket picnics help
- Weather turns fast in the Alps
- Reserve scenic trains in advance
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